Set against the quiet backdrop of Point Washington State Forest, this beautifully updated Florida cottage offers a polished coastal retreat with room to gather, unwind and enjoy the best of 30A's west end. With five bedrooms, three full and two half baths, the home is well-suited for full-time living, a second home, or a short-term rental investment. Thoughtful renovations bring a fresh, elevated feel throughout the interiors. The remodeled kitchen features new custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and a stylish tile backsplash, while new flooring, updated baths and fresh paint create a bright, inviting atmosphere. Two primary suites, including one on the main level and one upstairs, offer flexibility for guests, family or multi-generational living. Outdoor living is a natural extension of the home, with private porches on both levels, mature landscaping and peaceful forest views. A newly screened upstairs porch creates a comfortable place to enjoy the coastal breeze. Above the garage, a bonus room with its own half bath offers additional space for a home office, media room or overflow accommodations. Residents enjoy access to a community pool, clubhouse and park, all within easy reach of public beach access, local dining, shops, hiking trails and bike paths. With Blue Mountain Beach, Grayton Beach and Seaside, Florida, nearby, this refreshed coastal cottage pairs privacy, convenience and classic 30A living in one inviting setting.
Single-familyProperty Type
2007Year Built
5,150 sq ftLot Size
$554Price/Sq.Ft.
$145/moHOA Dues
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Chris Abbott• Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
Santa Rosa Beach, located between Grayton Beach State Park and Seaside, is a coastal and low-rise Miramar Beach neighborhood with dune-backed shorelines and pine-flatwood trails. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the 30A corridor near the County Highway 393 junction, where bike traffic, beach cruisers, and small storefronts set a relaxed, design-forward pace. Architectural cues lean toward coastal cottages and contemporary beach homes with deep porches and metal roofs. Gulf views and rare coastal dune lakes shape daily rhythms, with boardwalks and trailheads threading through scrub and sand. Community pillars include The REP Theatre in Seaside, the open-air E.O. Wilson Park, and the long-running Grayton Beer Company taproom.
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Offer insights
181 Matt's Way · $1,295,000
$1.27M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.27M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
98 days
The average home goes pending in 86 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.4%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Breakfast bar
Fireplace
Kitchen island
Washer/Dryer hookup
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Primary suites on the first and second floors
Bathrooms
5 bathrooms total (3 full, 2 half)
Primary bath with double vanity, garden tub and separate shower
Kitchen
Kitchen on the first floor
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Washer/Dryer hookup
Flooring
Hardwood flooring
7 total rooms
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Electric heat controls
Exterior features
Balcony
Outdoor shower
Screened porch
Within 1/2 mile to water
Home design
Beach house style
2 stories
Built in 2007
Zoned single-family
Parking
Attached garage (1 car)
Driveway space for 3 cars
Security
Smoke detectors
Construction
Metal roof
Fiber cement/board siding
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service
HOA & community
Homeowners association (association manages grounds and maintenance)
Fees cover accounting, grounds keeping and management
Gated community
Community pool
Short-term rentals allowed
Electricity and solar
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Price Reduced. Bring Offer. Florida cottage in the private community of Lakeside at Blue Mountain Beach is an ideal location for permanent residents or as a short-term rental. 181 Matts Way backs up to Point Washington State Forest. The home includes 4-bedroom 3 full baths 2 half baths two master suites private porches mudroom office area and media/bonus room with surround sound. The separate media/bonus room has a wet bar and a half bath. The Kitchen has Stainless Steel appliances Granite counter tops Tile back splash and Custom Wood Cabinetry. Other features include Real Oak hardwood floors Travertine 2nd Floor Laundry Covered porches on both levels Mature landscaping Well & Sprinkler System and One car garage. Lakeside at Blue Mountain Beach offers a pool, clubhouse and workout center and is just a short walk, bike or golf cart ride to public beach access. Blue Mountain Beach is close to restaurants, shopping, biking and walking trails and only a few miles to Seaside and Grayton Beach. All information is deemed accurate but should be verified by the buyer.
Public Records
Jun 23, 2005
Sold
$225,000
$96/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,729 (−3.5%)
2024
$9,042 (+4.4%)
2023
$8,665 (+10.1%)
2022
$7,869 (+25.1%)
2021
$6,290 (+10.8%)
2020
$5,676 (+3.6%)
$126,697 + $441,930
$568,627
2019
$5,478 (+100.8%)
$123,007 + $428,584
$551,591
2018
$2,728 (+2.9%)
2017
$2,650 (+1.4%)
2016
$2,614 (−0.8%)
2015
$2,636 (−0.6%)
2014
$2,651
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,167 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2007
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,336
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,336
Year built
2007
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
123S20348500000210
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
TND
Traditional Neighborhood Development District
This district provides for flexibility in design that will create vibrant walkable, accessible, and distinctive neighborhoods with densities and intensities that can support transit-oriented development and multimodal transportation alternatives. This district is intended to allow for traditional neighborhood design including a mix of residential types and non-residential uses relating to integrated public space such as town centers and public squares. The intent of the category is to allow compact, human scale development with varying residential types, lot sizes, and lot dimensions with supporting neighborhood and general commercial uses, civic uses, and public uses. New developments within this district shall create and utilize a form based code or urban design code and utilize the PUD process in order to achieve the necessary densities and intensities of development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Gas station
Convenience store
General retail
Retail-Grocery
Restaurant
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Hotel / motel
Office
Regional center
Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-16% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Santa Rosa Beach, FL • 32459
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Sun exposure
56/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 181 Matt's Way
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $850,000 and $1,490,000.
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